Beyond Forum Upgrade - Open Beta

[D'z Nutz]

I can't wait until we go live with the new Beyond.ca. Just from doing all the testing/QA, I feel like I'm getting a new toy.

[Tej.S]

@mentions, meaning you can tag people in posts?

I like the new layout. However, I agree that it's still a little bright haha. Looking forward to the update Rage + team

[heavyD]

Not much of a complainer but maybe the blue font could be a tad darker? I have a 27" Retina 5k display and the there's lot of white in the background combined with the light blue makes for a bright looking screen.

[Greek Wizard]

Can I ask why you are using vBulletin 4.2 over vBulletin 5.x?

I have worked with vBulletin now for well over 10 years, and I can tell you that vBulletin 4.2 (that the new version is using) is now obsolete (as has been for a few years now) and will not receive anymore bug fixes (only some security ones).

I would highly suggest you make the move to vBulletin 5 instead.

Going through all this process just to install an already very old, non supported version does not seem very logical, but I assume you have you reasons.

[rage2]

Yup. We evaluated both vB4 and vB5 and vB4 blows vB5 away in usability. Trying to make posts in vB5 is like pulling hair, and still today has issues with browser compatibility which annoys the fuck out of me.

I use quite a few forums on vB5 and personally hate it, so yea, the choice is strictly from a user experience perspective.

Yes, we understand vB4 is obsolete, I ran into that detailing a problem with the latest vB 4.2.5 with PHP7 support, and they're not willing to fix it. At this time, for the users sake, it's the best option. They are still committed to fixing security issues, so that's at least one good thing.

Maybe down the road we will pursue something completely different, like Zenforo. I'm sure you're aware of all the backlash in the forum community against vB over the last 5 years, and why most people have actually moved away from vB completely. Sticking with vB was a tough choice for us, but it was the best path forward to get at least semi-modern and maintain a relatively familiar user experience, with an open path to other software down the road.

[The Cosworth]

I like it, maybe I missed it but will there be a +1 or something. I want a middle ground from lurking to full out posting. haha.

I like the idea of reduced data, the better mobile format, and the 'whats new' being a bit smarter.

Good work.

[bookem]

Originally posted by The Cosworth
I like it, maybe I missed it but will there be a +1 or something. I want a middle ground from lurking to full out posting. haha.

+1

[mr2mike]

Beyond is messing up! OP suddenly becomes second comment in a thread.

http://forums.beyond.ca/st2/railroad...99#post4661899

[rage2]

Sorry about that. Fixed.

Stupid Windows and their clocks fucking up.

[flipstah]

Are attachments auto resize now?

[rage2]

Yup!

[jwslam]

Still using the old site currently.
Just jumped over to the beta and everything seems to be stuck on May 29 or something...

[rage2]

Originally posted by jwslam
Still using the old site currently.
Just jumped over to the beta and everything seems to be stuck on May 29 or something...

Yea, it's just a backup from last week that we migrated over. Looks like we're at the point where we're ready to go live this weekend.

[eglove]

Originally posted by rage2
Looks like we're at the point where we're ready to go live this weekend.

Exciting!!

[D'z Nutz]

[ExtraSlow]

Is this going to fix the fact that people cant PM me?

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Is this going to fix the fact that people cant PM me?

No, upgrading Beyond won't make friends for you.

I sent you a PM on beta, if you want to see if you got it.

[never]

Originally posted by rage2

Yea, it's just a backup from last week that we migrated over. Looks like we're at the point where we're ready to go live this weekend.

Fucking finally!!!!

[CompletelyNumb]

Originally posted by rage2
Sticking with vB was a tough choice for us, but it was the best path forward to get at least semi-modern and maintain a relatively familiar user experience, with an open path to other software down the road.

I can't even imagine the meltdowns from members here if you opted for something modern like Discourse vB is like a drug you just can't ween off of.

[ExtraSlow]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz


No, upgrading Beyond won't make friends for you.

I sent you a PM on beta, if you want to see if you got it.

That's just hurtful.

But I did get your PM, so I guess I'm satisfied. Now if only this new software could make me thinner and get me some work!